The Best Candied Yams

A white serving dish with sliced candied sweet potatoes and a serving spoon.

Loaded with buttery, cinnamon spiced goodness, this easy recipe for The Best Candied Yams is a classic side dish that pairs well with all Holiday meals.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: candied sweetpotatoes, how to make candied yams, sweet potatoes recipe

Servings:

Author: Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds
¼ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot. Cover with two inches of cold water, and add a pinch of salt.
Bring to a high simmer over high heat, and then reduce the heat to simmer gently for 5 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft on the edges and firm in the center.
Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Drain the remaining water from the sweet potatoes.
In a large skillet, stir together the reserved cooking liquid, the butter, the sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the butter is melted.
Add the sweet potatoes to the skillet and stir well. Continue to cook, stirring often, for 5 to 10 more minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fully cooked and the sauce has reduced.
Turn off the heat and season with salt to taste.
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Cooking time will vary depending on the potatoes. Older potatoes cook faster than fresher ones, and the size of the rounds will also affect the cooking time.

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